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Step Inside Another's Shoes
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Step Inside Another's Shoes |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia 
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 Picture by Josephine Wall * * * I see the Christmas shoppers As they hurriedly walk on by Most won't glance my way They cannot look me in the eye They've lost the meaning of Christmas Consumed by presents galore I have only one thing on my list That can't be brought from a store A gift from the heart Is something that I'd treasure The gift of love is priceless And is quite simply beyond measure How will I spend Christmas? Do I hear you enquire As the pigeons start to circle High above the church spire I hope to get a free meal Just like I did last year The Salvos are my angels They supply my Christmas cheer For me there'll be no presents But that is quite okay Just to be touched by love Would truly make my day * * * "The most emotionally healthy people in our society are able to put themselves into other people's shoes, know how someone else is feeling and care about that. This capacity extends beyond sexual and family intimacy. It creates a circle of genuine feeling that can extend, eventually to all of humankind" I am in motion |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Hi Sue ... well this certainly brought tears and made me stop in my tracks to think about others. Thank you. I send hugs and Christmas greetings to you and your family. Luvs, Marti A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows. –St. Francis of Assisi |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Hi Sue...this piece shows just what a tremendously caring person you are. Very nicely penned. Take care m'friend. Hugs~Nancy ~ Let peace begin with me... ~ |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Beautiful sentiment. An 84 year old woman, whose 92 year old husband is waning, lightly brushed back one of my loose locks the other day. It was so natural for her and even though so brief almost a week later I feel that spontaneous gesture of love.....it was free, it was a gift. A 'walk a mile in ones' shoes" post is timely here.......and appreciated. [This message has been edited by RSWells (11-30-2004 08:33 PM).] |
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Zinsser Senior Member
since 2001-02-27
Posts 1641Calif. |
One person at a time.... you never know what your smile did for the reciever.. your hand shake to one who hasn't felt human in so long...or a hug It realy is what it's all about .. at least for me |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Ah yes - living a life of compassion - a gift we give ourselves as well as others - well written Sue-  Susan |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Only those with a kind and compassionate heart can do this, Sue. And, I do believe that you are one of those people. I really like this. |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Thank you all so much for your wonderful comments. I guess we all need to be reminded that it is the simple things in life that mean the most, not the material things. Take care.......Sue I am in motion |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
You bring smiles and cheer whenever you post and for that I say thank you. Teaching you are and you do it very well. A most enjoyable read and a treasure of a reminder for us all to slow down and take a look with the eyes of our heart. |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Mark I was wanting to send you a message by email but I didn't have your address. You have said so many wonderful things about my poetry and for that I am so very grateful. "If someone listens or stretches out a hand, or whispers a kind word of encouragement or attempts to understand a person, extraordinary things begin to happen" I hope you get to read this Mark. Take care..........Sue I am in motion |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Sue, you are an angel, disguised as a mere human...but having so many qualities that each of us could truly gain from...IF only we stopped long enough to smell and share a rose with one less fortunate than ourselves... Thanx dear friend, this is a touching and truthful write....straight from an Angel's heart...to ours! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Lovely...James |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
an awesome piece! |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Barry I am truly humbled by your beautiful words. James Thanks so much for reading this. Dixie It's always nice to see you. I wish you all much love and happiness throughout Christmas and the New Year. Take care.......Sue I am in motion |
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